by Kathryn Burrington | Mar 29, 2019 | Europe, Portugal, Southern Europe
Ponta da Piedade, the iconic Algarve, where dramatic honey-hued cliffs rise up from turquoise seas. Limestone arches, caves and pillars, chiselled by the wind and waves, form a spectacular coastline near the laid-back town of Lagos. It’s one of the most visited...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jan 12, 2019 | Art & Architecture, Italy, Popular, Sicily
As I a gaze upwards and my eyes drink in the colourful fresco above me, I notice a large brush stroke that looks out of place. My guide explains that this is the last fresco painted by Olivio Sòzzi, a prolific artist whose work adorns many churches and monasteries in...
by Guest Author | Aug 19, 2018 | Europe, Food and Drink, Southern Europe, Spain
This article is brought to you in association with Brittany Ferries. They offer great value Spanish holiday deals sailing into the cities of Bilbao and Santander from the UK. Slowly but surely, Northern Spain and, in particular, the Basque Country (or País Vasco in...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 5, 2017 | Balearic Islands, Food and Drink, Mallorca, Spain
Fabulous food, great wines, a stunning cathedral, picturesque hill-top villages and dramatic cliffs plunging into electric blue seas; there are so many reasons to fall in love with Mallorca. I’ve visited this enchanting Mediterranean island many times over the years,...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 15, 2017 | Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Spa and wellness, Spain, Sustainable Tourism
Romantic meals by the water’s edge, swimming, and snorkeling in the warm blue sea from our hotel’s private beach, exploring the island and wandering around the capital of Palma, all without leaving a huge carbon footprint, our eco-friendly honeymoon in Mallorca was...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 28, 2017 | Food and Drink, Italy
From artisan gelato to fresh homemade pasta, Italian cuisine is renowned the world over. But beyond the pizza, pasta, and ice cream, there’s a never-ending gastronomic journey to discover including superb cheeses, succulent roasts and legendary desserts. If...
by Kathryn Burrington | Mar 17, 2017 | Balearic Islands, Europe, Menorca, Spain
With sumptuous seafood, great wine, not to mention the local gin, a rich ancient history and the natural, wild beauty of its countryside and coastline, it’s really quite surprising that Menorca is a largely undiscovered island. I love it for many reasons, not...
by Kathryn Burrington | Feb 27, 2017 | Europe, Southern Europe, Spain, Sustainable Tourism
When I was invited by Toyota to take part in their #50kmRoadTrip in Girona, northern Spain, I was initially surprised. I don’t write about cars! But I do write about sustainability, in particular, sustainable travel and tourism, and when I found out more about...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jan 23, 2017 | City Breaks, Europe, Italy, Photography tips, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Venice
Top 5 Tips for photographing Venice On a misty November morning, I wander through the alleyways and over the canals of Venice, camera in hand. In any other city I’d be mortified with the weather, longing for blue skies and sunshine, but Venice is still...
by Kathryn Burrington | Dec 13, 2016 | Art & Architecture, City Breaks, Europe, Italy, Review, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Venice
As dusk falls and the sky darkens through ever deepening shades of blue, we wind our way through the labyrinth of canals. Turning a corner, the beautiful Rialto Bridge comes into view – it’s my first sight of the Grand Canal. What could be more romantic than a...
